Posts Tagged ‘Quality’

Community engagement during construction projects is essential. When done correctly, it creates a harmonious relationship between the construction team and the community. It also promotes transparency and often addresses concerns early in a project when they have a higher likelihood of resolution. Engagement enhances safety, supports local commerce, and it ultimately contributes to the successful…

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that the state boasts more than 20,000 bridges.  Among these, a significant portion are identified as requiring repairs. Data from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) indicates that nearly 600 bridges are classified as structurally deficient. Efforts by the state and other government entities to address these…

Transportation departments across the nation are actively pursuing the implementation of digital delivery methods for their construction projects.  This innovative approach aims to provide users with the ability to visualize plans through an accurate, three-dimensional model, eliminating the need to reference traditional two-dimensional paper plans in pdf format. The utilization of 3D models presents a distinct…

An Overlooked Key to Success? Computer-Aided Drafting & Design has been integral to the continued development of Civil Engineering and Construction for nearly four decades. Even though there are numerous software programs that contribute to the creation, modification, and optimization of design through computer-assisted means, the primary ones we think of today are programs that…